what a contemplation ! I'll echo bibliothekla and go with a dear, newer friend who entered my life this past year and became such a tender, supportive, bright pary of my spring and summer as a local seasonal employee. we have since parted ways, and keep in touch near daily, despite being time zones and continents and decades apart - so I'd go with her. plus, I know she's down for pasta + wine = perfect company.
I would invite a particular friend of mine whom I haven't seen in person in over a decade, who is going through a tough time right now. I wish I could give her a hug and feed her something nice.
If we're able to just snap our fingers and have guests magically appear, with no $$$ plane tickets or calendar conflicts, I would also invite my cousins, my half-sibling, and a couple of other childhood friends who are scattered to the four winds.
This is something I have often considered. Initially, I thought chefs I admire. But then, I would be so terrified to serve them anything!
Sometimes I think historians - Lucy Wolsey is always up there. Such a fascinating woman.
But lately - and forgive me, this is a bit cheesy - but it would be so awesome to get all the fellow food writers I've been chatting to on Substack together. We could each bring a dish!!
what a contemplation ! I'll echo bibliothekla and go with a dear, newer friend who entered my life this past year and became such a tender, supportive, bright pary of my spring and summer as a local seasonal employee. we have since parted ways, and keep in touch near daily, despite being time zones and continents and decades apart - so I'd go with her. plus, I know she's down for pasta + wine = perfect company.
Anyone who loves pasta and wine is good people. How wonderful that you are keeping in touch with your friend despite being so far away!
I would invite a particular friend of mine whom I haven't seen in person in over a decade, who is going through a tough time right now. I wish I could give her a hug and feed her something nice.
If we're able to just snap our fingers and have guests magically appear, with no $$$ plane tickets or calendar conflicts, I would also invite my cousins, my half-sibling, and a couple of other childhood friends who are scattered to the four winds.
What a delightful dinner party that would be. ❤️ It would be wonderful to transport our favorite people to our table whenever we like, wouldn't it?
This is something I have often considered. Initially, I thought chefs I admire. But then, I would be so terrified to serve them anything!
Sometimes I think historians - Lucy Wolsey is always up there. Such a fascinating woman.
But lately - and forgive me, this is a bit cheesy - but it would be so awesome to get all the fellow food writers I've been chatting to on Substack together. We could each bring a dish!!
I love this answer and I want to be included in that dinner! How fun!
You would definitely be included Rebecca!!